Tulsa County Public Records

Tulsa County public records are held at the courthouse in Tulsa and through several online systems. Court filings, land documents, property records, and other official records are open to the public under Oklahoma law. Tulsa County uses its own map-based land records system called LOCCAT in addition to the state court network OSCN. You can search court cases for free, look up property records online, and request copies from the county clerk or court clerk in person. This guide explains each source and how to use it.

Tulsa County Court Records

The Oklahoma State Courts Network, known as OSCN, provides free public access to Tulsa County court records. You can search cases by name, case number, or filing date. The system covers civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in the Tulsa County District Court. Tulsa County is Oklahoma's second-largest county by population and handles a very high volume of court cases, so the OSCN database for Tulsa is extensive.

Case types in Tulsa County use the standard Oklahoma prefix format. CF marks felony criminal cases. CM is for misdemeanors. CJ covers civil suits. FD handles family law matters, including divorce and custody cases. PB is for probate filings. TR covers traffic violations. Given the volume of filings in Tulsa County, searching by case number is often faster than a name search if you already have that information available.

The screenshot below shows the OSCN court record search portal for Tulsa County.

The Tulsa County court docket search on OSCN provides free access to all district court filings. Enter a name or case number and results appear quickly. Each result shows the case type, filing date, and a list of docket entries. You can see what documents were filed and when each hearing occurred. Tulsa County is Oklahoma's second-largest county by population and handles a very high volume of court cases, so the system is well-populated with records going back many years.

If you need physical copies of documents from a case file, contact the Tulsa County Court Clerk. The court clerk's office is at 500 South Denver Ave, Room 200, Tulsa, OK 74103. The phone number is (918) 596-5420. Copy fees follow the standard Oklahoma schedule of $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 per page after that. Certified copies cost more. You can also use On Demand Court Records (ODCR) to purchase document images directly online.

Some older or sealed cases may not appear in OSCN. For those, contact the District Court Clerk directly. The court processes a large number of filings each year, and staff can help locate specific case files that are not accessible through the online portal. Court fines for Tulsa County cases can also be paid online through pay.oscn.net.

Tulsa County Land Records

Tulsa County does not use the OKCountyRecords.com system that covers most other Oklahoma counties. Instead, the county uses its own platform called LOCCAT, a map-based property records system that combines data from the County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer offices. You can access LOCCAT at tulsacounty.org/LOCCAT. It is free to use and covers property information for all parcels in the county.

LOCCAT allows you to search by address, owner name, or parcel number. Once you find a parcel, you can view assessor data, ownership history, and links to recorded documents. The map-based interface makes it easy to look up neighboring properties and compare data across parcels. This is the main starting point for any property records search in Tulsa County, whether you are looking at ownership, value, or recorded liens and deeds.

The Tulsa County Clerk's office handles the recording of all land documents, including deeds, mortgages, releases, oil and gas leases, and liens. The County Clerk is Michael Willis and the office is at the Tulsa County Courthouse, 500 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103. The phone number is (918) 596-5000 and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county clerk's website is at countyclerk.tulsacounty.org and provides additional guidance on requesting copies and filing documents.

The screenshot below shows the Tulsa County Treasurer's online portal for property tax records.

The Tulsa County Treasurer's office manages property tax information for all parcels in the county. Property tax payment status and history for Tulsa County parcels can be found through the treasurer's online portal. This is useful if you need to confirm whether taxes are current on a property, check the assessed value, or look up the payment history on a specific parcel. The treasurer's data works alongside LOCCAT to give a full picture of a property's public record.

Criminal History Records in Tulsa County

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation manages statewide criminal history records through CHIRP, the Criminal History Internet Research Portal. Access it at chirp.osbi.ok.gov. A name-based search costs $15.00 and returns results from across Oklahoma, including cases from Tulsa County. Given how many cases are filed in Tulsa annually, CHIRP can return a lot of results for common names, so having a date of birth or other identifying information handy is useful.

CHIRP gives you a statewide view that goes beyond what a single county's court system shows. It is a good tool when you need to check multiple counties at once. Expunged records will not appear in CHIRP results. If a case was sealed or expunged by court order, it will not show up in this search. For current and recent filings in Tulsa County, OSCN is the most direct option and is updated regularly.

Oklahoma Open Records Act

Oklahoma's Open Records Act is found at Title 51 O.S. sections 24A.1 through 24A.33. This law gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies in the state. Tulsa County offices, courts, and agencies must all follow this law. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The law does not require any justification, and you do not have to show a special interest in the subject of the records.

Government agencies must respond to public records requests promptly. In practice, most offices will respond the same day or within a few business days. Tulsa County offices handle a high volume of requests given the county's size, so calling ahead or submitting a written request can help move things along. Copy fees are capped at $0.25 per page for standard documents. Some records are exempt from public release, including open law enforcement investigations, certain personnel files, and records protected by other statutes. The default rule, however, is that records are open.

To request records from a Tulsa County office, you can go in person, call by phone, or send a written request by mail. Written requests are a good practice because they create a paper trail. No special form is needed. A letter or email stating what records you want is enough to start the process. Keep a copy of what you send in case follow-up is needed later.

If a Tulsa County agency denies your request without a lawful reason, the Open Records Act gives you the right to appeal. You can seek review in district court if records are refused without proper justification under the law.

Other Tulsa County Public Record Sources

Several other tools provide access to public records tied to Tulsa County. The Oklahoma Secretary of State runs a free business entity search at sos.ok.gov. You can look up companies registered in the county by business name or registered agent. Results show entity status, filing date, and registered address. Tulsa County has a large number of registered businesses, so the SOS search is a commonly used resource here.

Workers' compensation cases are searchable through the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission case portal. This covers claims tied to Tulsa County employers or claimants. Driving records for Oklahoma residents are available through the Department of Public Safety at pay.apps.ok.gov. A fee applies for those requests. The main OSCN site links to a broad range of statewide and county-level search tools across Oklahoma.

Cities in Tulsa County

Tulsa County includes several cities with dedicated public records pages. Tulsa is the county seat and largest city. Other qualifying cities in the county include Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and Owasso. Note that Owasso spans both Tulsa and Rogers counties.

Nearby Counties

Tulsa County is in northeastern Oklahoma and shares borders with several neighboring counties. If your records search involves land or cases that cross county lines, check these counties as well.